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ZIP Code 01951

Essex, Massachusetts

FIPS 01951

Juniper

ZIP Code 01951 is in the top 8% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 17% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 91th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$854,700

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

56.1

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,327

Median Age

60.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$854,700

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$6,596

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.68

Higher than 83%

Median Rent

$1,856

Higher than 91%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

63%

Higher than 89%

Appreciation 1yr %

8.3%

Higher than 92%

Pandemic Gain %

42%

Recession Drop %

-13%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

80.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.7

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

13.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

146.6

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

61.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

56.1

Lower than 61%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.38

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 01951: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 01951?
The median home value in ZIP Code 01951 is $854,700, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 01951?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 01951 is $6,596, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 01951 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 01951 cost about 4.68× the median household income, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 01951?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 01951 is $1,856 a month, higher than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 01951?
Home prices in ZIP Code 01951 have moved 63% over the past five years (8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 01951?
ZIP Code 01951 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 80.7°F, winter lows around 19.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 01951 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 01951's FEMA National Risk Index score is 56.1 (lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is flood_coastal. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.38 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →